Fire Safety Risk Assessment

You must have a current Fire Risk Assessment for your premises in order to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or equivalent legislation in Scotland and Ireland. Whist the Fire Service no longer inspects premises or issues Fire Certificates, they will check that Risk Assessments are in place. Failure to produce a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment may lead to prosecution.

The current Fire Safety Legislation applies to those responsible for business premises (eg. employers); those who have overall control of any premises to which the public have access; and those who operate premises where more than one occupier lives or works. The only exception is a single private dwelling.

RPS can help by carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment(s), and meet with you on site to discuss and review your management systems for Fire Safety. We will provide you with a comprehensive and easy to understand report tailored to your premises. The report will include an action plan with clear itemisation of the priorities to help you demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the relevant legislation.

As part of the Fire Safety Risk Assessment, we can also provide technical guidance with regard to Fire Safety Management and Means of Escape on projects to extend or alter premises. This is particularly relevant if there are difficulties with gaining approval under the Building Regulations, and liaison is necessary with Fire Authorities and other enforcement agencies. We also offer advice on the design and specification of Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Fighting Equipment.